University of St Thomas

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Houston, TX
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#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,301

Location Houston, Texas
Website stthom.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of St. Thomas, located in the Montrose neighborhood of central Houston, Texas, operates from a compact urban campus spanning several blocks near the Museum District. Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, UST maintains its Catholic identity while offering liberal arts education in the tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas. The university, which primarily serves commuter students, features a mix of modern and mission-style architecture, including the prominent Chapel of St. Basil designed by Philip Johnson. Academic programs focus on business, nursing, education, and pre-professional tracks, with the Cameron School of Business and Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing serving as prominent offerings. While most students commute, the university provides limited on-campus housing options in two residence halls, and competes in NAIA Division III athletics.

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Ratings

University of St Thomas is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1210
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 29.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,634

Costs for University of St Thomas
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,634
Books and Supplies		$1,094
Other Fees		$850
Room and Board		$10,840
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,846
Total One Year Cost		$51,264

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of St Thomas are Business, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 23% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.